The satellite town of Fort Kochi, a major tourist destination of the Cochin Islands, has an easy paced, whimsical vibe to it.

A historic trading port, it still retains an old world charm which can transport you to centuries ago.

Narrow cobble stone streets, cafes that open for business only in the late mornings and fishermen that line the coast with their Chinese fishing nets blend in the jigsaw of contrasting activities with ease. Most of all, Fort Kochi and its Siamese chunk of old city, Mattancherry are best explored on cycles.